Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical
Shared Health- Health Sciences Centre
08.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
Health Care Aide
The Convalescent Home Of Winnipeg
07.2021 - 11.2022
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
06.2022
Skills
Progress Notes Updates
Patient Education
IV Administration
Pain Management Techniques
Education Administration
Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Blood Product Transfusion
Wound Care
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Medication Administration
Patient Intervention
Central lines
Crisis Resolution
Patient Health Information Privacy
Care Planning
Treatment Plan Modification
Patient and Family Education
Admissions and Discharge Processes
Nursing Process
Compassionate and Caring
Clear Patient Communication
Delegation and Motivation
Disease Processes
Chest Tubes
Monitoring Telemetry
Prioritizing Patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical
Shared Health- Health Sciences Centre
08.2022 - Current
Health Care Aide
The Convalescent Home Of Winnipeg
07.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Manitoba
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